Attractions

Explore 11 miles of World Heritage across 2 countries, taking in tunnels aqueducts, viaducts, stunning scenery and charming towns and villages. Things to do include canal boating – under power or horse-drawn, – walking, cycling, discovering castles and much more. For further ideas on where to stop for food and drink, buy gifts, find accommodation and other activities, please see our Business and Community page.

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  • Places to visit
  • The canal
  • Things to do
  • Towns
  • Trains
*steam train at llangollen railway

Llangollen Railway

A scenic 10-mile heritage railway line

Berwyn Station

An unusual design due to the narrow piece of land available
*chirk bank bridge

Chirk Bank

There are a variety of walking, cycling and running routes near to Chirk Bank
*Trevor basin tuning fork

Trevor Basin

An essential mooring and turning facility with a fascinating history
*historical photo of cefn mawr

Cefn Mawr

A town with a significant industrial heritage
*plas newydd llangollen

Plas Newydd

Capturing the imagination since the 18th century
*old railway line walk fingerpost

Old Railway Line Walk

Created in the 1860s to serve local industries, now a gentle 2-mile walk
*Tŷ Mawr Country Park

Tŷ Mawr

Picturesquely situated beneath the dramatic Cefn Viaduct
*valle crucis abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey

The legendary medieval abbey was founded in 1201
*Chain Bridge River Dee

Chain Bridge

A unique bridge spanning the River Dee

Chirk

A thriving local community with a history dating back to the 11th Century
*horseshoe falls

Horseshoe Falls

A masterpiece of Thomas Telford engineering
*whitehouse tunnel

Whitehouses Tunnel

Navigate your way under the A5 in this 18th century tunnel
*barge on chirk aqueduct

Chirk Aqueduct and Tunnel

Straddling the border between Wales and England
*gledrid bridge

Gledrid Bridge

The entrance to the World Heritage Site in Shropshire
*Llangollen Tourist Information Centre

Llangollen Tourist Information Centre

A warm welcome to Llangollen and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site
*boat and horse at Llangollen Wharf

Llangollen Wharf

A great day out for all the family
*Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle

Built for defence, the castle is a symbol of power
*froncysyllte community centre

Froncysyllte

A community with a rich industrial history
*llantysilio church interior

Llantysilio

The perfect place to take a picnic at Horseshoe Falls
*llangollen pavilion

Llangollen Pavilion

Welcoming the world for over 25 years
*Historic Llangollen Bridge

Llangollen

The picturesque town in the heart of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site

St Mary’s Church, Chirk

Visiting here will reward you with historical art and artefacts
*Panorama of Dinas Brân

Dinas Brân Castle

There’s a rewarding walk to dramatic ruins of the castle and magnificent views
+pontcysyllte Aqueduct North Wales

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

One of the most astonishing feats of engineering from the Industrial Revolution
*Cefn Viaduct and roundhouse

Cefn Viaduct

A stunning railway viaduct seen best from Ty Mawr Country Park below
*cchirk viaduct and aqueduct

Chirk Viaduct

Awe-inspiring architecture and engineering
*family bike ride on Llangollen Canal

Trevor

At the northern end of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  • All
  • Places to visit
  • The canal
  • Things to do
  • Towns
  • Trains

Berwyn Station

An unusual design due to the narrow piece of land available
*Cefn Viaduct and roundhouse

Cefn Viaduct

A stunning railway viaduct seen best from Ty Mawr Country Park below
+pontcysyllte Aqueduct North Wales

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

One of the most astonishing feats of engineering from the Industrial Revolution
*barge on chirk aqueduct

Chirk Aqueduct and Tunnel

Straddling the border between Wales and England
*chirk bank bridge

Chirk Bank

There are a variety of walking, cycling and running routes near to Chirk Bank
*Historic Llangollen Bridge

Llangollen

The picturesque town in the heart of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site
*valle crucis abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey

The legendary medieval abbey was founded in 1201
*horseshoe falls

Horseshoe Falls

A masterpiece of Thomas Telford engineering
*boat and horse at Llangollen Wharf

Llangollen Wharf

A great day out for all the family
*Tŷ Mawr Country Park

Tŷ Mawr

Picturesquely situated beneath the dramatic Cefn Viaduct
*Llangollen Tourist Information Centre

Llangollen Tourist Information Centre

A warm welcome to Llangollen and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site
*cchirk viaduct and aqueduct

Chirk Viaduct

Awe-inspiring architecture and engineering
*llantysilio church interior

Llantysilio

The perfect place to take a picnic at Horseshoe Falls
*old railway line walk fingerpost

Old Railway Line Walk

Created in the 1860s to serve local industries, now a gentle 2-mile walk
*whitehouse tunnel

Whitehouses Tunnel

Navigate your way under the A5 in this 18th century tunnel
*family bike ride on Llangollen Canal

Trevor

At the northern end of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
*Panorama of Dinas Brân

Dinas Brân Castle

There’s a rewarding walk to dramatic ruins of the castle and magnificent views
*Trevor basin tuning fork

Trevor Basin

An essential mooring and turning facility with a fascinating history
*plas newydd llangollen

Plas Newydd

Capturing the imagination since the 18th century
*Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle

Built for defence, the castle is a symbol of power
*Chain Bridge River Dee

Chain Bridge

A unique bridge spanning the River Dee
*steam train at llangollen railway

Llangollen Railway

A scenic 10-mile heritage railway line
*gledrid bridge

Gledrid Bridge

The entrance to the World Heritage Site in Shropshire

St Mary’s Church, Chirk

Visiting here will reward you with historical art and artefacts
*historical photo of cefn mawr

Cefn Mawr

A town with a significant industrial heritage
*froncysyllte community centre

Froncysyllte

A community with a rich industrial history
*llangollen pavilion

Llangollen Pavilion

Welcoming the world for over 25 years

Chirk

A thriving local community with a history dating back to the 11th Century